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Michael Jordan gets elevated again as Chukwuma Okorafor placed on 'exempt/left squad' list - The Boston Globe Michael Jordan figures to take the place of left guard Sidy Sow, who was downgraded to out on Friday because of an ankle injury.
Might be done with Patriots The Patriots placed Okorafor (undisclosed) on the exempt/left squad list Saturday.
Impact Mike Reiss of ESPN.com notes that the move gives the Patriots a roster exemption, and he believes that Okorafor won't play for the Patriots again this season. Okorafor started at left tackle in Week 1 against the Bengals, but he was benched after 12 snaps and was replaced by Vederian Lowe.
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Patriots Sign Free Agent Tackle Chukwuma Okorafor The Patriots announced today that they have signed free agent T Chukwuma Okorafor.
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Patriots Chukwuma Okorafor Contract Details Revealed Full contract details have been released for recently signed New England Patriots offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor.
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Heyward brothers lead Steelers to 19-16 win over Falcons
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Browns LB Walker Jr. out for season with quadriceps tear
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Chukwuma Okorafor might be a 'natural' left tackle, but Steelers aren't planning any changes on their line Okorafor has his mind focused on playing right tackle as the Steelers search for answers with their struggling offensive line.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
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Re-signs with Steelers Okorafor re-signed with the Steelers for three years Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Okorafor has served as the team's starting right tackle for each of the last two seasons. Though the Steelers likely will look to continue to bolster their offensive line throughout the offseason, Okorafor will remain a significant part of Pittsburgh's plan along the offensive line.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers free agency news, grades, analysis: Mitchell Trubisky agrees to 2-year deal, Okorafor retained The Steelers could spend more in this free-agent period than ever before. Follow all of the activity as legal tampering begins Monday.
MARCH 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tomlin's leadership guides Steelers to unlikely playoff spot
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Practices fully Wednesday Okorafor (concussion) was listed as a full participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Okorafor first injured his head in Week 3 against the Bengals. The offensive tackle was then forced to miss the Steelers' Week 4 contest against the Packers. Okorafor should be cleared to play Sunday against the Broncos, barring any setbacks.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play at Green Bay Okorafor (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Okorafor injured his head against the Bengals in Week 3 and was forced to exit the game early, which allowed Joe Haeg to fill in for the offensive tackle. Haeg will likely start for the 24-year-old Sunday against the Packers, while Okorafor's next chance to play will be Week 5 against the Broncos.
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Veteran OL Turner looks to fill in on revamped Steelers line
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Steelers maintain Super Bowl expectations despite turnover
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Is Chukwuma Okorafor really the best option at left tackle for Steelers? By the sounds of it, Chukwuma Okorafor is going to be the Steelers left tackle in 2021. Can Pittsburgh do better? The Steelers didn't exact...
MAY 24, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
